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Sznyter Family History

Sznyter Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Senter, Santer, Snyder, Slyter, Sluyter, Slayter, Sayer, Winter

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Where is the Sznyter family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sznyter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sznyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Undertaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sznyter. 100% of Sznyter men worked as an Undertaker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Undertaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Sznyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sznyter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Sznyter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Sznyter. For the veterans among your Sznyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sznyter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sznyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sznyter in 1966 was 61, and 91 in 1999.

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